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Originally Posted by PSU213
The third is from the Tenn-UCLA game. I think UCLA had the ball, but I could be wrong. Play ends very close to the LTG. Wings make their 'normal' spots (i.e. only come out to about the numbers) and the U spots the ball. A few seconds later one of the wings realizes that this is near a first down. Chains are brought out. Measurement is made based on the U's spotting of the ball (ends up being 'a few links short'). Just reinforces the point that on close plays, the ball should go to one of the wings, and the R should 'take a look.'
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My wife was so impressed with me. I saw this play. It looked more to me that since the play was right in front of the umpire, he made the spot and set the ball without checking with the wings. Since I had the benefit of seeing the LTG green stripe on TV, I saw he'd set it on the LTG and immediately said out loud "oh, that's trouble." Fortunately, it didn't turn out to be too big a deal.
Two benefits: Umpires are reminded that they always need to check with their wings and the stakes, even if they "know" where the ball was down, and put the ball on the wings' toe if it's close. The other benefit? My wife now thinks I can predict the future.